Total Complaints
3 filings
VOLVO VNL (4) · model year
2026 VOLVO VNL (4)
3 NHTSA complaints, and 6 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2026VOLVOVNL (4) carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2026 VNL (4) is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by exterior lighting (1) and steering (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 6 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 28 investigation files overlapping the 2026 VNL (4). Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recalls (6)
25V80200020/11/2025
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The load lock clamps, located on the back of the cab, may loosen and cause the load lock bars to become unsecured.
25V80400020/11/2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VNR (4) and 2024-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The automatic high beams (AHB) may not switch to low beam headlights as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number
25V62000018/09/2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 New VN trucks. The door latch cable on the interior door handle may be incorrectly installed, preventing the door from opening.
25V62100018/09/2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 New VN trucks. When towing a trailer, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module.
26V07600010/02/2026
PARKING BRAKE
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
25V75700003/11/2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 New VN trucks. The roof center marker lights may fail to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipm
Recent Complaints
20251218ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Im experiencing. 1.)engine malfunction, 2.) def system not performing auto regen or standby regen, 3.) check engine light on, 4.) def engine blinking continuously, 5.) steering wheel control pulling to the passenger side, 6.) carbon monoxide inside truck due to heater control knob turned on or off and it still blows heats and fumes inside truck whether its on or off, 7.) ROOF ID LAMP LIGHT is not working, 8.) hood latch is not 100% properly locking to secure shut, and computer module box to the airlines is defected causing me to not be able to slide tandems on trailer without having ME TO FORCEFULLY disconnect the RED AIRLINE HOSE FROM THE TRAILER. Im here in [XXX] the Cambria Truck Center and they are telling this particular truck haves only 2 recalls and the def problem already got.taken care of and the 2nd recall is a stability cross bar behind the tractor. I told Cambria truck center that all the exact issues the truck and myself is experiencing is all listed o
20251218EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Im experiencing. 1.)engine malfunction, 2.) def system not performing auto regen or standby regen, 3.) check engine light on, 4.) def engine blinking continuously, 5.) steering wheel control pulling to the passenger side, 6.) carbon monoxide inside truck due to heater control knob turned on or off and it still blows heats and fumes inside truck whether its on or off, 7.) ROOF ID LAMP LIGHT is not working, 8.) hood latch is not 100% properly locking to secure shut, and computer module box to the airlines is defected causing me to not be able to slide tandems on trailer without having ME TO FORCEFULLY disconnect the RED AIRLINE HOSE FROM THE TRAILER. Im here in [XXX] the Cambria Truck Center and they are telling this particular truck haves only 2 recalls and the def problem already got.taken care of and the 2nd recall is a stability cross bar behind the tractor. I told Cambria truck center that all the exact issues the truck and myself is experiencing is all listed o
20251218STEERING
Im experiencing. 1.)engine malfunction, 2.) def system not performing auto regen or standby regen, 3.) check engine light on, 4.) def engine blinking continuously, 5.) steering wheel control pulling to the passenger side, 6.) carbon monoxide inside truck due to heater control knob turned on or off and it still blows heats and fumes inside truck whether its on or off, 7.) ROOF ID LAMP LIGHT is not working, 8.) hood latch is not 100% properly locking to secure shut, and computer module box to the airlines is defected causing me to not be able to slide tandems on trailer without having ME TO FORCEFULLY disconnect the RED AIRLINE HOSE FROM THE TRAILER. Im here in [XXX] the Cambria Truck Center and they are telling this particular truck haves only 2 recalls and the def problem already got.taken care of and the 2nd recall is a stability cross bar behind the tractor. I told Cambria truck center that all the exact issues the truck and myself is experiencing is all listed o
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2026 VOLVO VNL (4) have?▼
The 2026 VOLVO VNL (4) has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2026 VOLVO VNL (4)?▼
Yes, the 2026 VOLVO VNL (4) has 6 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 VOLVO VNL (4)?▼
The most-complained component for the 2026 VOLVO VNL (4) is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include EXTERIOR LIGHTING and STEERING.
Is the 2026 VOLVO VNL (4) safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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